EMILY ANN GRATTIDGE
Laboratory DIrector
Ballston Spa,NY
Summary
Supportive Team Leader with over 5 years experience as a director. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, skilled in client satisfaction and conflict resolution. Very experienced with testing regulations and working with accredited bodies to maintain certification.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Microbiology Technical Director
ACT Laboratories Inc
Ballston Spa, NY
10.2021 - Current
- Prepared and tested samples, set up quality control requirements, maintained laboratory and controlled substances information, researched and purchased equipment and supplies
- Supervised the micro team at the laboratory, trained new employees, maintained DOC status for all microbiology staff
- Complied, reviewed, and entered sample data into a reporting system
- Maintained sample and testing metrics database
- Implemented and ran PCR testing system and plating method to meet updated regulations.
Lead Technical Director
CNA Environmental, LLC
Ballston Spa, NY
09.2017 - 07.2022
- Led audits by NYSELAP, NYSDAM, CDC, and ISO certifying agencies, proficient at audit responses in person, via zoom, and the accompanying paperwork
- Created, revised, and issued reports for all chemistry and microbiology testing to clients
- Answered client questions and concerns, explained report results upon request
- Maintained and completed all necessary tasks to maintain certifications, with a continued responsibility for all prior tasks
- Selected, interviewed, trained and supervised employees in both the microbiology and chemistry lab
- Created and revised SOPs, quality documents, reports, billing statements, audits, responsible for purchasing.
QC Scientist
Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions
Rensselaer, NY
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducted environmental monitoring air sampling in new construction
- Attended meetings and supported client team, assisted in testing protocols
- Created organism reports and fact sheets for organisms isolated on site
- Created change control reports for the portal as requested.
Senior Microbiology Analyst
CNA Environmental, LLC
Ballston Spa, NY
01.2013 - 09.2018
- Became certified with all necessary agencies successfully within the first year
- Ran and participated in proficiency testing with NYSDOH, ELAP, NYSDAM, ISO 17025 and the CDC every year employed
- Led the ISO 17025 initial application, the preparation audit, and the following response to successfully reach ISO 17025(E) accreditation
- Participated in numerous audits, prepared the microbiology laboratory for major NYS ELAP audits, assisted auditors during event, created and organized all necessary responses for deficiencies
- Revised and updated Quality Manual for ISO 17025 Certification
- Skilled in time management and delegating tasks to CNA employees, training, and supervising new employees
- Created and updated Microbiology SOP’s
- Researched new techniques and supplemental research for current techniques in updating SOP’s
- Responsible for Microbiology lab reporting and communicating analysis results to clients as well as answering any client questions or concerns that arise.
Education
Bachelor’s of Science - Zoology
State University of New York (SUNY) College at Oswego
Skills
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS SUMMARYProficient with Windows/Mac operating systems, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, also proficient in laboratory management software, Element, LIMS systems, reporting software, etcExperienced and comfortable in leadership and management positions
Able to work quickly and adapt to stressful and chaotic conditions while maintaining a positive demeanor/
Excellent Communication
Timeline
Microbiology Technical Director
ACT Laboratories Inc
10.2021 - Current
QC Scientist
Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions
07.2021 - 10.2021
Lead Technical Director
CNA Environmental, LLC
09.2017 - 07.2022
Senior Microbiology Analyst
CNA Environmental, LLC
01.2013 - 09.2018
Bachelor’s of Science - Zoology
State University of New York (SUNY) College at Oswego